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General resources related to improving early childhood practice

The Council publishes occasional books relevant to improving professional practice in addition to CDA program materials.

• Transformation: Fellowships in ECE
• CDA Information Packet

The Council Bookstore also serves as a distributor for selected books with high relevance to early childhood professionals.

• Cuba 2003 by Susan Andersen
• Circle of Influence by Paula Jorde Bloom
• From the Inside Out by Paula Jorde Bloom
• Leadership in Action by Paula Jorde Bloom
• Making the Most of Meetings by Paula Jorde Bloom
• The Right Fit by Kay Albrecht
• Workshop Essentials by Paula Jorde Bloom
• Ready or Not by Stacie G. Goffin & Valora Washington
• From Roots to Wings by James Young

Transformation: Fellowships in Early Childhood Education

This report, for all professionals concerned about growing future leaders, emerges from the power of a fellowship program (The National Head Start Fellowships) to transform professionals to higher levels of vision, responsibility and performance. Eight essential elements of successful fellowships are identified that can inform other fellowships and provide valuable reminders to Mentors, Professors, and Supervisors who provide advanced professional development opportunities for emerging leaders.

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CDA Information Packet

This packet contains two free brochures:

•  the General Information Brochure presenting concise information about the CDA    assessment processes for center-based, family child care, and home visitor personnel;        and
•  the Council Resource Guide provides information for ordering all Council publications.

CDA Information Packet
Title	Fee	Order Code
CDA Information Packet	Up to 5 copies free, then $3.50 each	INFOPAC

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cuba 2003

This book is a beautiful photo essay that showcases the groundbreaking visit of early childhood education professionals to Cuba in 2003. These stunning photos record the U.S. visitors' impression of Cuba — the Cuban people, the children, and the interesting culture.

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The Director's Toolbox: A Management Series for Early Childhood Administrators

The following five books are written as practical guides for directors of early childhood programs. Each book provides an overview on a specific topic, and includes: examples from the day-to-day world of child care administration; exercises and checklists; and suggested resources.

Circle of Influence: Implementing Shared Decision Making and Participative Management

By Paula Jorde Bloom

As the director of an early childhood program, you are in a unique position to influence the decision-making policies and practices at your center. In this book you'll learn about participative management, a practice that involves other staff in critical management decisions. You'll create a team of vital partners interested in the center's goals.

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From the Inside Out: The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness

By Paula Jorde Bloom

Having a better understanding of ourselves is the first step toward achieving a better relationship with others. In this volume, thought-provoking questions and engaging exercises enable self-reflection. You can determine the gap between your current and ideal work environment and become a self-mentor for envisioning new possibilities. You will gain clarity about your purpose and passions and practice strategies to reduce stress and avoid burnout.

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Leadership in Action: How Effective Directors Get Things Done

By Paula Jorde Bloom

Leadership starts with the way you think about yourself and the vital role you play in your early childhood program. This book helps you understand your unique leadership style and the values and beliefs that shape your leadership behavior. Filled with practical suggestions and lively examples from high-performing directors, you'll learn how you can transform your center into a vibrant and engaging learning community.

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Making the Most of Meetings: A Practical Guide

By Paula Jorde Bloom

Meetings are the glue that holds early childhood organizations together, the primary vehicle for communicating information, identifying and solving problems, and making decisions. Skill in facilitating meetings is essential for effective management. This book is filled with practical tips and techniques — you'll learn how to craft a well-designed agenda, engage participants in lively, substantive discussion, and solve problems in a collegial way.

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The Right Fit: Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff

By Kay Albrecht

Well-trained and experienced staff members are the key to early childhood program quality and healthy child development. Skills in recruitment, interviewing, screening, selecting, and orienting new teachers are what every director needs. This volume uses manageable components and practical and effective techniques to help you find teachers with the right fit for your program's particular needs. 

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Workshop Essentials: Planning and Presenting Dynamic Workshops

By Paula Jorde Bloom

Good training has never been more important and good trainers have never been in more demand. As a workshop leader, your job is to engage your participants as active partners in the learning process — this book will help you achieve that goal. You will learn to communicate with clarity, add spontaneity and humor to your presentations, and handle challenging situations.

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Ready or Not: Leadership Choices in Early Care and Education

By Stacie G. Goffin and Valora Washington

The field of early childhood care and education is in transition. The authors of this book examine the major issues that must be addressed if children are to be given more and better opportunities. They discuss how adaptive leadership work can unify the field, create openness to new strategies, generate a shared vision, and build a viable strategy for its achievement.

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From Roots to Wings: Successful Parenting African American Style

By James Young

Designed for those of us who work with diverse families, this guide recognizes the unique challenges facing African-American parents and offers successful parenting strategies to overcome them. Using case studies and other research tools, this book examines parental expectations, listening, goal-setting, careful time management, nutrition, attention to academics and grades, consistency, prayer and quality time, and their effectiveness in developing strong black families.

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Ordering Information

To order online, go to Bookstore—General Materials.

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telephone, fax, or mail order instructions, print the Order Form .